AGP Executive Report

Renewable Energy: Kahraba Expo opens in Algiers today, bringing more than 60 exhibitors together to showcase solar power, energy storage and efficiency solutions. Regional Pollution: Niger has declared an incident of “exceptional severity” after an oil-and-gas blowout sent crude across the desert; the leak is only partly contained, and Algerian specialists are helping investigate. Industrial Recycling: Algeria’s SNRV and Slovakia’s BK Investment agreed to develop a project to recover and process iron and steel industry waste. Climate Resilience: Interior Minister Saïd Sayoud called for stronger flood prevention and closer monitoring of local development projects. Climate Research: A meeting in Algiers urged African universities to cooperate more on climate-adaptation research and build expertise across the continent.

Climate Adaptation: A regional meeting in Algiers called for stronger cooperation among African universities to build expertise in climate-change adaptation research. Renewable Energy: Kahraba Expo opens in Algiers on October 13, bringing more than 60 exhibitors together to showcase solar power, energy storage and efficiency solutions. Waste and Recycling: Algerian startups’ role in waste management and recycling was highlighted, pointing to growing entrepreneurial interest in tackling waste. Flood Prevention: Interior Minister Saïd Sayoud urged faster project delivery and stronger field oversight, including preventive measures against flooding. Fisheries: Algeria and Norway discussed cooperation in fisheries and aquaculture, sectors with important environmental and resource-management stakes.

Climate Action: Algeria’s government has outlined plans for a national system to detect, measure and reduce methane emissions, aiming to improve monitoring and help operators meet climate standards. Flood Prevention: Interior Minister Saïd Sayoud called for stronger field oversight of local projects and preventive measures against flooding. Renewable Energy: Kahraba Expo opens in Algiers on October 13, bringing together more than 60 exhibitors to showcase clean-energy technologies and discuss energy efficiency. Climate Research: A regional meeting in Algiers urged African universities to cooperate more closely on climate-adaptation research. Waste and Recycling: Algerian startups’ role in waste management and recycling was highlighted. Fisheries: Algeria and Norway discussed cooperation on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, including resource management and technical expertise.

Renewable Energy: Algiers will host the Kahraba Expo from October 13–15, bringing together more than 60 exhibitors to showcase solar power, energy storage and efficiency solutions. Climate Research: A regional meeting in Algiers called for stronger cooperation among African universities to build expertise in climate adaptation. Emissions: The government is developing a national system to measure, monitor and reduce methane emissions, linking climate commitments with energy conservation and export standards. Waste Management: Algerian startups’ role in recycling and waste management drew attention, though details of their projects were not reported. Fisheries: Algeria and Norway discussed cooperation on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, including resource management, modernization and technical partnerships.

Climate Research: A regional meeting in Algiers on the CO-CAT project called for African universities to work more closely on climate-adaptation research and build continental expertise. Methane Monitoring: Algeria’s government heard plans for a national system to measure and reduce methane emissions, citing climate commitments and protection of energy resources. Waste and Recycling: Algerian startups’ role in waste management and recycling was highlighted, pointing to growing interest in practical solutions. Fisheries: Algeria and Norway discussed cooperation on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, including resource management, modernization and scientific exchange.

Methane Emissions: Algeria is setting up a national system to detect, measure and reduce methane, linking climate commitments with protection of energy resources and export competitiveness. Waste and Recycling: Algerian startups’ role in waste management and recycling was highlighted, pointing to growing interest in local solutions. Fisheries: Algeria and Norway discussed cooperation on sustainable fishery management, aquaculture, modernization and technical training. Wildfire Recovery: The president said compensation for recent wildfire victims had approached 1,200 billion centimes. Steppe Biodiversity: Research on bacteria from Algeria’s steppe highlighted their potential to support traditional cheesemaking. Climate: September 2026 was the world’s second-hottest September on record, according to climate monitoring agencies.

Waste and Recycling: Algeria’s startups are drawing attention for their role in waste management and recycling. Climate Action: September 2026 was the planet’s second-hottest on record, underscoring the urgency of Algeria’s climate commitments. The government is setting up a national system to detect, measure and reduce methane emissions, aiming to improve monitoring and cut pollution. Fisheries: Algeria and Norway discussed cooperation on sustainable fishery management, aquaculture, modernization and technical expertise. Energy and Environment: Hydrocarbon-sector agreements signed at NAPEC include cooperation on environmental protection, safety rules and preventing major hazards.

Waste and Recycling: Algerian startups’ role in waste management and recycling was highlighted, pointing to growing interest in local solutions. Climate Action: The government has heard plans for a national system to measure, monitor and reduce methane emissions, citing climate commitments and protection of energy resources. Rising Temperatures: September 2026 was the planet’s second-hottest September on record, according to NOAA, NASA and Copernicus. Sustainable Fisheries: Algeria and Norway discussed cooperation on sustainable fishery management, aquaculture, modernization and technical training. Environmental Safeguards: Agreements at NAPEC include cooperation on environmental protection and health and safety rules for hydrocarbon operations. Wildfire Recovery: Compensation for victims of recent wildfires has approached 1,200 billion centimes, President Tebboune said.

Methane Emissions: Algeria’s government heard plans for a national system to detect, measure and reduce methane emissions, citing climate commitments, energy conservation and export competitiveness. Sustainable Fisheries: Algeria and Norway discussed cooperation on managing fish stocks, modernizing fishing infrastructure and developing aquaculture, including potential investment and scientific partnerships. Environment Partnerships: Environment Minister Kaoutar Krikou met representatives of the FAO and UNDP to discuss cooperation on environmental protection and sustainable development. Desertification and Forests: Arab environment ministers praised Algeria’s Green Dam project for tackling desertification, while lawmakers extended the death penalty to forest arsonists.

Methane Monitoring: Algeria’s government heard plans for a national system to measure, track and reduce methane emissions, citing climate commitments, protection of energy resources and export competitiveness. Sustainable Fisheries: Algeria and Norway discussed cooperation in fisheries and aquaculture, including sustainable resource management, modernizing infrastructure and sharing scientific expertise. Environment Partnerships: Environment Minister Kaoutar Krikou met representatives of the FAO and UNDP to discuss cooperation on environmental protection and sustainable development; Algeria also discussed environmental cooperation with Saudi Arabia. Green Dam: Arab environment ministers praised Algeria’s Green Dam efforts to combat desertification. Forest Protection: Algerian lawmakers approved tougher penalties, including the death penalty, for forest arson.

UN Cooperation: Environment Minister Kaoutar Krikou met FAO and UNDP representatives to advance work on climate change, biodiversity and the circular economy, building on Algeria’s national climate and biodiversity plans. Desertification: Arab environment ministers praised Algeria’s Green Dam project as a key effort to slow land degradation. Algeria and Saudi Arabia also discussed stronger environmental cooperation. Wildfire Prevention: Parliament approved a law imposing the death penalty for forest arson, following deadly fires. Energy Transition: Algeria hosted talks with partner countries on the SoutH2 corridor, a proposed route to supply green hydrogen to Europe.

Environmental Cooperation: Environment Minister Kaoutar Krikou met FAO and UNDP representatives to strengthen joint work on climate change, biodiversity, sustainable development and the circular economy. Forest Protection: Algeria’s parliament approved a law imposing the death penalty for forest arson, following deadly wildfires; the measure marks a severe new legal response to fires. Desertification: Arab environment ministers endorsed a resolution praising Algeria’s Green Dam project and its efforts to combat desertification. Regional Ties: Algeria and Saudi Arabia discussed expanding cooperation on environmental issues. Clean Energy: Algeria and partner countries advanced the SoutH2 hydrogen corridor, with initial feasibility study results expected in 2027.

Environment & Biodiversity: Algeria’s Environment Minister Kaoutar Krikou met FAO and UNDP representatives in Algiers to push joint work on climate change, biodiversity and the circular economy, linking the talks to Algeria’s national biodiversity strategies and UN reporting. Desertification & Green Dam: Algeria’s Green Dam fight against desertification received a fresh endorsement via a Council of Arab Ministers resolution praising the project’s role in combating land degradation. Energy & Climate Resilience: Algeria’s role as a regional energy hub stayed in focus as officials highlighted the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline’s progress and its wider development benefits for transit countries. Water & Food Security: Algeria and Somalia agreed to deepen cooperation on agriculture, irrigation and water-resource management to boost domestic food production and resilience to drought. Sustainability Data & Policy: A UN Convention on Biological Diversity update said Algeria submitted its national strategy and action plan for 2025–2030. Regional Environment Cooperation: Algeria also discussed environmental cooperation with Saudi Arabia, reinforcing cross-border climate and sustainability coordination.

Wildfire response & accountability: President Tebboune said compensation for recent wildfire victims in eastern and central wilayas has reached nearly 1,200 billion centimes, adding that many fires were deliberately started and investigations continue. Desertification & biodiversity policy: Algeria’s Environment Minister Kaoutar Krikou met FAO and UNDP representatives to boost cooperation on climate impacts, biodiversity and the circular economy, following Algeria’s biodiversity and climate submissions. Energy & climate risk management: OPEC+ (including Algeria) agreed to keep oil output targets unchanged for November amid heightened uncertainty from attacks on energy infrastructure and shipping risks. Regional energy integration: Algeria’s Arkab reiterated the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline’s role as an African energy-hub corridor, with work on the Aoulef section underway, while Algeria-Senegal talks pushed deeper hydrocarbons and electricity cooperation. Labor mobility governance: Minister Mohamed Hattab took part in Qatar-AU’s Doha Dialogue on Labor Mobility, focusing on fair, safe pathways and stronger worker protections. Wildlife-human conflict research: New work highlights practical ways to reduce crop losses and hostility involving Algeria’s endangered Barbary macaque in Béjaïa. Food supply for Ramadan: Algeria and Spain signed red-meat supply cooperation agreements to support Ramadan 2027 demand and logistics.

Wildfire Compensation & Accountability: President Tebboune said compensation for recent eastern and central wildfires has reached nearly 1,200 billion centimes, adding that many blazes were deliberately started and investigations continue, while he praised Civil Protection teams. Desertification & Land Degradation Science: A new deep-learning study maps desertification risk in Algeria with high accuracy, and separate research highlights how Algerian steppe microbes could support traditional cheese-making—both pointing to practical ways to protect fragile ecosystems. Biodiversity & Human–Wildlife Conflict: Coverage on the endangered Barbary macaque in Béjaïa focuses on rising crop losses and the need for real, farm-friendly protection methods to reduce tensions. Energy & Infrastructure for Climate-Linked Resilience: OPEC+ agreed to keep oil output steady for November, while Algeria’s energy diplomacy continues via the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline push and Algeria–Senegal hydrocarbon/electricity cooperation. Regional Integration & Water/Sanitation Agenda: At the AU/NEPAD Alamein gatherings, leaders backed self-reliance and new financing mechanisms, with Algeria highlighting transcontinental transport, fiber, and energy links. Agriculture Policy Shift: Algeria plans a special Council of Ministers session dedicated to agriculture, aiming to boost effectiveness as the sector grows and moves toward more targeted planning. Tourism & Environment Planning: Algeria’s position in a global tourism development index is noted, underscoring the need for sustainable, resilient planning as travel demand evolves.

Wildfire response: Algeria’s President Tebboune said compensation for recent eastern and central wildfires has reached nearly 1,200 billion centimes and reiterated that many fires were deliberately started, praising Civil Protection efforts. Desertification & climate risk: A new deep-learning study maps desertification risk in near real time, aiming to better capture how land degradation links to shifting environmental and human pressures. Biodiversity & conservation: Research on the endangered Barbary macaque in Béjaïa highlights growing farmer–wildlife conflict and the need for practical crop-protection approaches that reduce harm to both people and species. Energy infrastructure & regional integration: Hydrocarbons Minister Mohamed Arkab framed the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline as an African energy-hub project, noting progress on Algeria’s Aoulef section. Hydrocarbons cooperation: Algeria and Senegal agreed to deepen ties across oil, gas, and electricity, including training and technology transfer between Sonatrach and Petrosen. Agriculture policy: Economic experts welcomed Tebboune’s decision to hold a special Council of Ministers session focused solely on agriculture, citing recent gains in organization, digitization, and investment. EU energy partnership: The EU will join NAPEC 2026 in Oran for closer cooperation on renewables, energy efficiency, hydrogen, and emissions cuts. OPEC+ oil policy: OPEC+ (including Algeria) decided to keep November production targets unchanged amid supply and shipping-route risks.